Antonia (Margherita Buy) is an AIDS doctor, has a stable marriage, and lives happily with her husband Massimo (Andrea Renzi) in an upscale district of Rome. But when he dies in a car accident, she falls into a depression and begins to recover when she finds out that Massimo had been unfaithful to her in a gay relationship. Massimo had a secret lover for 7 of their 15 years together. She's also surprised to discover that he and his lover Michele (Stefano Accorsi) were part of an extended "family" of gays, transgenders, and other social outcasts. As Antonia begins to understand her husband's secret, she becomes accepted into the commune. This film puts love and understanding before judgment or disapprobation. The Italian title means "The Ignorant Fairies" and refers to a painting that was given to Massimo by Michele. Andrea Guerra composed the original music. Gianni Roli and Ferzan Özpete wrote the screnplay, and Ferzan Özpetek. directed. The American title is "His Secret Life" and the international title is "The Ignorant Fairies". This Turkish-Italian production has Italian dialogue with various subtitles.
